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Located in the heart of London, the University of Westminster is globally renowned for its excellence in media, communications, journalism, and fashion, consistently ranking among the top institutions worldwide for media studies. All of its undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are taught in English, attracting a vibrant, multicultural student body where international students make up roughly a third of the population. The university provides comprehensive support through dedicated international student offices, English language support, and specialized arrival services to help newcomers transition smoothly to life in the UK capital. A particularly distinctive characteristic of Westminster is its pioneering history as London’s first polytechnic, founded in 1838 to provide accessible education, which translates today into a deeply practical, career-focused curriculum heavily integrated with London's booming creative and professional industries.
Background
The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992. Westminster has its main campus in Regent Street in central London, with additional campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow. It also operates the Westminster International University in Tashkent in Uzbekistan. The university is organised into three colleges and 12 schools, within which there are around 65 departments and centres, including the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) and the Centre for the Study of Democracy. It also has its Policy Studies Institute, Business School and Law School. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £240.9 million of which £4.25 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £223.7 million. The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, EFMD, EQUIS, and the European University Association...
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